Marion County voters decided to keep the old sheriff in town.
Sheriff Jimmy Clements defeated Tony Belcher during Tuesday’s Primary Election, receiving a total of 3,200 votes. Belcher received 905 votes.
“I am just relieved that this is behind us, and I can get back to concentrating fully on work,” Clements said Tuesday evening after receiving the final results. “As much as anything, this election was about my staff and continuing what we’ve been doing.”

Sunday, May 6, started as a carefree day amongst friends that turned into a nightmare in the blink of an eye when Anthony “Tony” Brown, went missing during a day of kayaking.

Brown, 28, affectionately called “Beans” by friends, had joined Jacob Kelty, Justin Davis, Jacob Noel and Jordan Reed for a day of kayaking when he fell over the Mill Dam and was pulled under by the current.

EMS: Marion County Emergency Medical Services would like to alert the public that there will be EMS training occurring every day this week, and a simulated emergency training will take place this Saturday, May 19, from noon until 5 p.m., near Woodlawn Baptist Church.People should be aware that there will be simulated gunfire during this training and should not be alarmed, it is part of the training exercise for emergency service personnel.

Prior to the home softball game on May 7, Marion County High School held a memorial ceremony in honor of Olivia Ford who tragically lost her life earlier this year. The event included students speaking about their memories of Olivia, the unveiling of a commemorative painting, music by the Beatles (her favorite band), and a balloon release.
For MCHS Principal Thad Elmore, the emotional event was more than just a chance to remember a former student -- it also illustrated the strength and compassion of MCHS students.